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Religion and sexual identities.
Julia Kay Wolf1, Lisa F Platt2
1One UTSA Circle, College for Health, Community and Policy, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|November 24, 2022
Summary
Navigating religious beliefs and sexual orientation can cause distress for sexual minorities. Reconciling these identities or finding accepting communities improves health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- * Sociology of religion
- * Psychology of sexuality
- * Public health
Background:
- * Religion often promotes heterosexuality, conflicting with growing sexual minority populations.
- * This conflict can lead to negative health outcomes, including psychological distress and suicidal ideation.
- * Attempts to alter sexual orientation are ineffective and harmful.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To explore the complex relationship between religion and sexual orientation.
- * To examine the health implications for sexual minority individuals within religious contexts.
- * To identify factors that promote positive health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- * Literature review synthesizing existing research on religion, sexuality, and health.
- * Analysis of the psychological and social impacts of religious-spiritual conflict.
- * Examination of the role of faith reconciliation and community acceptance.
Main Results:
- * Homonegative religious environments are linked to adverse mental health outcomes for sexual minorities.
- * Reconciling religious and sexual identities or finding accepting spiritual communities can yield significant health benefits.
- * External factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and political influences impact disclosure safety.
Conclusions:
- * The intersection of religion and sexual orientation presents unique challenges and opportunities for health.
- * Supportive religious or spiritual environments are crucial for the well-being of sexual minority individuals.
- * Further research is needed to understand and address the health disparities at this intersection.
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